I got COVID tested today
By Marsha
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
Midland, Michigan
September 3, 2021 4:04pm CST
Because I have a cold and because I finally get to visit with family after almost two years. It was a rapid test which isn't as accurate and can test false negative unless you've had symptoms for several days already. The cold began on Tues and today is Friday here and it was negative but accurately so. The cold is already better also.
Another qualifying factor is that I never lost my sense of taste or smell.
My cupboards from IKEA are still not here so it's fun finding something for supper as most of our canned foods are in boxes. I do have hamburger and chicken in the freezer so I'm opting to make a small batch of chili for supper tonight. (After I had all the ingredients cooking I wondered if I could find the cumin in the boxes but I finally did can't have chili without cumin.
I'm still not here a lot yet but I expect that to change soon as I have more time in the winter months when I should be getting bookkeeping accomplished.
My brother has a large camper and a sister from Virginia is going with them to stay in traverse city for the long weekend. Traverse city is a popular city for tourists although I've never stayed there before. It's about a two hour drive.
A few of us got a hotel for overnight sat into Sunday and the hotel is within walking distance from the campgrounds. We will enjoy ourselves visiting.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
16 Sep 21
Yes it does. I'm about ready to cancel the shipment except it's nearby they just can't seem to get it to us when they say they will.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Sep 21
@JudyEv I blame it on COVID but mostly because the government paid people a lot of money to stay at home and not work and now many don't want to work anymore. There is workers needed signs everywhere.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman We've had trouble with supply over here too. They blame it all on COVID which could be true I guess.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
4 Sep 21
Well you were tested negative and after negative you were really negative. so yehey.. you are covid free. (have you had your jab, yet?
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Sep 21
@Mavic123456 oh yes. I had both by April. Haven't had the third one yet. I'm thinking of getting the yearly flu shot which I've never done plus the one for pnumonia (sp?)
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@Marilynda1225 (82791)
• United States
15 Sep 21
I agree about cumin and chili.
Sorry to hear that you've had a cold and hope you're better now.
Hope you enjoyed your visit with family
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@Marilynda1225 (82791)
• United States
16 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman hope the NyQuil works. That stuff knocks me out so I usually get a good night's sleep when I take it
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Sep 21
@Marilynda1225 it's been helping me asleep better too.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
16 Sep 21
I quit treating the cold when it seemed to switch back to allergies. But then it seemed like the cold was back so I'll be treating it with nighttime NyQuil which seems to cut the runny nose which is nice.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
25 Sep 21
I had a little cough for a couple of weeks but it was mostly habit and from the cold not something respiratory.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
27 Sep 21
@cacay1 the cough stopped in is own without me realizing it out when. I'll eat raw onions from time to time. I'll keep that in mind.
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@cacay1 (83480)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman if you still cough try to eat raw onions. I had nonestop cough last month and no lemons sold but my mind told me to eat raw onions and my cough stopped 
Actually, I shared it here and many were delighted. I eat raw onions mixed with half cooked sweet peas.
Actually, I shared it here and many were delighted. I eat raw onions mixed with half cooked sweet peas.1 person likes this
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
16 Sep 21
The weekend with my siblings was the best. Even though Saturday was a cold rainy day it still was worth the time together.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Sep 21
@DianneN I'm not used to being separated from all of them for so long
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
Because of the holiday week the cupboards may still take an additional week but we're hopeful we can begin the project before months end. I always enjoy family time. I hope I stay warm enough outside with the cooler weather and all.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
@just4him they are overdo already but a month late will be better than months and months which other have had to wait for.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman I hope it's a beautiful weather weekend with your family.
I hope the cupboards come when you expect them.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
18 Sep 21
I have had rapid response tests and others as well. I have not had covid. I hate living out of boxes.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Sep 21
I dislike living out of boxes too. I never expected it to be this long.
@snowy22315 (180674)
• United States
3 Sep 21
That sounds great..in addition to Covid, people still have cold, flu and allergies. The lady I was sitting by yesterday was sniffling the whole time. She either had a cold or allergies I guess. They took our temps when we came in to do the group.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
I found out that the common symptom to fully vaccinated people is cold symptoms which I didn't know. But in addition loss is taste and smell which some have with a cold but not all.
@kaylachan (69661)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Sep 21
I'm sure it'll be good to see family again. Hope you enjoy the trip.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
3 Sep 21
Whoa those cupboards are still not there huh Marsha
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
Nope. There was a mix up. The papers for the without the shipment. But others have been waiting much longer for ones ordered by American companies so I'm trying not to fret.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
3 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman Oh dear so sorry to hear this
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
19 Sep 21
I hope it is an accurate negative. I worry everytime I get together with others.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Sep 21
They said it was accurate because I had my symptoms for several days by the time I went for the test. If it was closer to when the Simpsons began it would have been better too get the test with a two day result time for better accuracy.
I don't worry about being around others and I see well over fifty or more strangers per day some wear masks and others don't.
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
The chili was good and blessed my husband. Now he'll have something to eat while I'm gone. He was invited but forgot to request time off so has to work tomorrow.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
3 Sep 21
@CarolDM he was pretty bummed but I reminded him several times and he had more time than I do to follow up on things.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Sep 21
@MarshaMusselman That is too bad he can't go.
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